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Ottobot Robotic Program

3:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens
STEM
Library Branch: Walkertown Branch
Room: Walkertown Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Ottobots is a two hour long program where we teach kids about robotics, and then they do hands on activities to build and decorate a FIRST Tech Challenge Robot. Near the end of the session, they can drive around the bot they built!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

LEGO Club for Kids

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children, Tweens
STEM
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Build a LEGO project on a given theme and meet fellow LEGO enthusiasts. 

Recommended for children ages 6-11. 

Craft Crew

4:00pm–5:30pm
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Makerspace
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Join us in the Central Library Makerspace every Tuesday evening for a crafty extravaganza! Every other week will have a featured craft, with freeform crafting during the weeks between.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO Storytime

6:00pm–6:45pm
Babies, Children
STEM, Storytime
Waitlist Seats Available
Registration Required
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: STEM, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a preschool Storytime that uses LEGOs and books to promote language and pre-reading skill development. Registration is required. 

Recommended for children ages 2-5.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

After-school Activity: STEM Sled Challenge

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens
STEM
Library Branch: Walkertown Branch
Room: Walkertown Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Slide Into Science This January at the Library!

Hey kids! Ready to build, test, and race your own sled? ❄️ Join us this January at the public library for an exciting STEM Sled Building Afterschool Activity designed just for kids 6-11!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Builders' Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens
STEM
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Get creative and build with LEGOs, KEVA planks, Strawbees, marble runs, and more! Drop in for free play or try our fun monthly building challenge. No registration required—just bring your imagination!

Recommended for children ages 5-11.

This event is in the "Children" group

Growing Together (Learn, Grow, Eat, and Go)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
STEM
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Conference Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Children will grow, learn, and connect as a community while learning essential skills including as planting, maintaining, and harvesting a garden.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Tween STEAM Lab

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens
STEM
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

The arts meet the sciences in hands-on fun at the Tween STEAM Lab! Join us each week for exciting experiments, technology exploration, building challenges, and beautiful art projects.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace Open Lab

4:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

The Library's Makerspace at Forsyth County Central Library has 3D printers, sewing machines, and other technology as well as space and worktables for large creative projects. Access to Makerspace equipment is first come, first served. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Soap Making Basics

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Waitlist Seats Available
Registration Required
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of creating melt-and-pour soap. Participants will get to make and take home their own soap bar using molds. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace Open Lab

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

The Library's Makerspace at Paddison Memorial Branch Library has a 3D printer and other technology as well as space and worktables for large creative projects. Access to Makerspace equipment is first come, first served. 

This event is in the "Children" group

STEAM Train

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
STEM
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hop aboard the STEAM train to make learning fun! From robotics and coding to arts and crafts, enjoy exciting hands-on activities for curious minds every week.

Craft Crew

4:00pm–5:30pm
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Makerspace
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Join us in the Central Library Makerspace every Tuesday evening for a crafty extravaganza! Every other week will have a featured craft, with freeform crafting during the weeks between.

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
STEM
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Embark on a creative journey with our LEGO Club, which brings children together to explore the wonderful world of LEGO building.

Recommended for children ages 6-11.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Paddison Technology Hour

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
STEM
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Do you need help getting access to e-books, using online library resources, creating an email account, creating online documents, setting up your tablet, or safely browsing the internet?

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

STEAM for Kids

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens
STEM
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make new friends and do fun (and messy!) experiments while learning science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts. 

January's experiment is oil and water.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

LEGO Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens
STEM
Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Room: Reynolda Manor Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Children are invited to our monthly LEGO club to build, create, and explore with LEGOs. We will build based on a pre-determined theme and then show off our awesome creations to all our friends. 

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Tween STEAM Lab

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens
STEM
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

The arts meet the sciences in hands-on fun at the Tween STEAM Lab! Join us each week for exciting experiments, technology exploration, building challenges, and beautiful art projects.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace Open Lab

4:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

The Library's Makerspace at Forsyth County Central Library has 3D printers, sewing machines, and other technology as well as space and worktables for large creative projects. Access to Makerspace equipment is first come, first served. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Save the Planet with STEM: Mini Greenhouse in a Cup

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens
STEM
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Use your STEM skills while discovering more about our planet and how to protect it through a monthly program from the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center.  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Gaming Saturday

11:30am–3:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Games, STEM
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games, STEM
Event Details:

Drop in to play Xbox and Meta Quest video games. Ride a virtual rollercoaster with Santa! Experience your Roblox games on the VR headset! Play Fortnite on the Xbox! Stop in for a Mario Kart battle with your friends!

This event is in the "Teens" group

LEGO Club for Teens

4:00pm–4:45pm
Teens
STEM
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Join fellow LEGO enthusiasts to build themed LEGO projects. Recommended for teens ages 12 to 18. 

 

This event is in the "Children" group

STEAM Train

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
STEM
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Hop aboard the STEAM train to make learning fun! From robotics and coding to arts and crafts, enjoy exciting hands-on activities for curious minds every week.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

STEAM for Tweens

4:00pm–4:45pm
Tweens
STEM
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Storytime Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us monthly for STEAM programs for ages 8-11. This month we'll celebrate Black History Month and make art projects in the style of a famous African American artist. Registration is required.